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In Flames and Trivium Announce 2027 European Tour

Swedish metal pioneers In Flames and American titans Trivium have announced a massive co-headline tour across the UK and Europe scheduled for spring 2027.

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In Flames and Trivium Announce 2027 European Tour

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A Massive Co-Headlining Partnership

The upcoming trek marks one of the heaviest packages the continent will see next year, pairing In Flames, the group widely credited as the architects of the melodic death Metal sound, with Grammy-nominated titans Trivium. The tour will feature a unique billing structure where the two bands trade the top spot depending on the territory. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TRIVIUM will headline the shows with IN FLAMES appearing as special guests. When the tour moves to Scandinavia, the roles flip, with IN FLAMES topping the bill and TRIVIUM as special guests. For all other dates across mainland Europe, the two bands will share the stage as true co-headliners.

The tour will feature support from Zurich’s Paleface Swiss and the Danish-Swedish progressive outfit VOLA on every date. Artist pre-sale tickets are scheduled to go live on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. CEST (9 a.m. BST). General ticket sales will begin on Friday, August 28 at 10 a.m. CEST (9 a.m. BST), and will be available via the bands' official websites, InFlames.com and Trivium.org.

Statements from the Bands

Both headlining acts expressed excitement regarding the collaboration and the supporting lineup. IN FLAMES highlighted their history with their tour partners in an official statement:

"We are excited to return to Europe with our old friends in TRIVIUM! PALEFACE SWISS and VOLA round out an amazing bill. You don't want to miss this epic night of metal coming YOUR way! See you soon…"
— IN FLAMES

TRIVIUM also noted that the tour marks the beginning of a significant transition for the band:

"We're beyond stoked to be joining forces with our longtime friends IN FLAMES once again for another legendary run across Europe and the UK. With PALEFACE SWISS and VOLA joining us, this is going to be one hell of a bill. A new era of TRIVIUM is about to begin. We'll see you out there."
— TRIVIUM

Context and Recent Activity

IN FLAMES enters the 2027 tour with significant momentum following their Göteborg Brinner festival and a recent two-month summer tour. Formed in 1990, the band has released fourteen studio albums, starting with their 1994 debut "Lunar Strain", and is currently working on a new studio album. They are known for their signature "Gothenburg sound," characterized by an intricate twin guitar attack and melodic vocals.

TRIVIUM, fronted by vocalist and guitarist Matthew K. Heafy alongside Corey Beaulieu, Paolo Gregoletto, and drummer Alex Rüdinger, has been a consistent force in the genre for over two decades. Their breakout album "Ascendancy" went gold in the U.K. and was named "Album Of The Year" by Kerrang!. The band has recently teased new music with the 2025 "Struck Dead" EP, and the 2027 run marks their first major European tour with Rüdinger behind the kit.

The supporting acts also bring recent success to the bill. Paleface Swiss, led by Marc "Zelli" Zellweger, has gained attention for their blend of deathcore and nu-metal, supported by their 2025 album "Cursed" and the 2026 EP "The Wilted". VOLA, known for fusing tech-metal and electronica, is touring in support of their 2024 album "Friend Of A Phantom", which featured a guest appearance from IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén.